Stinky beach? Florida lawmaker wants Chinese polluters held accountable
China’s carbon emissions help fuel the proliferation of sargassum on Florida beaches, impacting tourism.
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Climate change and coral bleaching are happening right in Trump’s front yard
Florida's Coral Reef is one of the state’s most highly valued assets, providing benefits for tourism, fishing and flood protection.
Florida Legislature is back with another attempt at expanding control over regulating plastics
A similar proposal died in committee last year amid public opposition.
Surging global tourism emissions are driven by just 20 countries – major new study
Global carbon emissions from tourism have been growing at double the rate of the global economy.
UF/IFAS, The Florida Aquarium collaborate to revitalize coral reefs, marine habitats
A major focus of the collaborative research is on how urchins can improve the growth and survival of corals.
Video: What is the blue economy?
This bite-sized video explores the blue economy, also called the ocean economy, and its economic impact in Florida.
When does renourishing beaches amount to just pouring money in the ocean?
Treasure Coast governments have spent well over $100 million during the last five years on beach-renourishment work.
Rapid expansion of Bolivia’s lithium industry creating new problems for local communities
Activists are calling for increased transparency about the production of lithium facilities, and their water and electricity use.
UCF Rosen College study reveals economic impact of Florida’s red tide on tourism
The studied estimated the loss to tourism-related businesses due to the 2018 Florida red tide bloom at about $2.7 billion
Development increasing risk for West Nile virus; extreme weather hurting Florida tourism
With recent bird movements and record heat this summer, some scientists see a perfect storm of pestilence brewing.